Mysterious Benny Walks Into Police As Slaying Case Baffles
In New York on March 19 a Brooklyn detective bureau session focused on Mrs Blale Cavan Hulatt murder at the Martinique Hotel. Benny Sternberg alias Benjamin Sutton and a wife visited with details of their ties to Hulatt and her circle, amid efforts to identify the killer and account for diamonds valued at $2,500.
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New York
Blale Cavan Hulatt
Brooklyn
Martinique
Mysteriona
Benny
Sixth Branch
Henry
Benjamin Sternberg
Benjamin Sutton
Jved
Miller Avenue
Mrs. Hill
Renny
Dre
Fillai
Benc
Manhattan
Inspector Cray
Guy Scull
Joyce Hope
Jy Wela
Mia
Bir Wera
Bradford Avenue
Irael Sternburg
Wrooius
Tieona
Tureau
Rites for Arthur Hendricks at Kensington Home
Funeral services for Arthur Hendricks aged about 70 will be held at 2 p.m. at the family residence in Kensington Maryland. He died Sunday and was a veteran, formerly with the Torash Department, and a past commander of Burns de Paste. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. He was born in New York and later resided here. Survivors include a son and a daughter.
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Kensington Md
Arthur Heid
Arlington National Emaetery
Kendricks
New York
Burns de Paste & Rana
Thressone
Socialists Call Convention March in St Louis Amid War Clamor
The national executive committee of the Socialist Party issued a call for an emergency national convention in St Louis to discuss the party attitude toward looming war. The convention, originally set for September, is moved up due to the critical national situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalineo
Rodax
Scermel
St Louis
Mcils
Local Option Urged by Tumulty in New Jersey Letter
Secretary Tumulty writes to Secretary of State Thomas F. Martin urging New Jersey Democrats to back local option in liquor regulation. He says bipartisan cooperation with Republicans can make the issue nonpartisan in the New Jersey legislature.
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Tumulty
Thomas F. Martin
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Hair Care Through Simple Homemade Shampoo
A vintage style claim praises actresses with lovely hair and proposes a homemade shampoo mixture from tanthrax dissolved in hot water. It asserts the solution cleanses dandruff oil and dirt, leaves hair fluffy, soft, and evenly colored, and replaces soap with this preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locka
Woman Strangled in New York Hotel. Jewelry Stolen
Mrs Elsie Cavan Hilair, once known for safety, was murdered in her Martinique Hotel room in New York. She was strangled and robbed of $2,500 in money and jewels. Police label the crime a tango pirate act. A man known as Benny was questioned in connection with the case.
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Benny
Hilaire Stenburg
Mra Hilate
Tate
Murray Moal
Wea
Elsie Cavan Hilair
Martinique
New York
Aga “Benny
Four in City Seek D A R Honors in Washington
Four candidates for the presidency general of the D A R are in Washington to campaign for the nation's top post. Mrs George T Guernsey of Kansas Mrs George C Juers of Minnesota Mrs John Mil Horton of New York and Mrs Jess Hamilton Lewis of Illinois lead the slate. Others seek roles as editor organizing secretary general notary vice presidents and other posts in the federation.
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Washington
George T. Guernsey
Kansas
George C. Juiers
Minnesota
John Mil- Horton
New York
Jess Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Cumming
Natalie Lin
Mre
A. Fletcher
United
Florida
George M. Aternburg
Mellon
Jewelry and fur thefts reported across Washington area
Police report several thefts including a $40 gold bracelet from Miss Florence Junta at Alabama apartments. A $50 Hudson fur neck piece was noted from University Club and a $75 diamond ring plus a $5 emerald ring stolen from Mrs. Pearl Hornedach. Additionally Senator Cummins left hospital after collapse at a Republican Club address, heading to Washington amid national tensions.
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Florence Junta
Alabama
A. N. Perkins
Department of Justice
University Club
Pearl Hornedach
F Street
New York
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Republican Club
Washington
Berlin Revolt Rumor Grows Across North America
Wild rumors of a Berlin revolution spread through the United States and Canada with no clear basis. Reported as unrest in Germany linked to the Russian revolt, traders in Chicago cited rumors of fighting in the streets and sharp price moves in whole wheat.
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New York
Berlin
United States
Canada
Germany
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Guard Order Rescinded Demobilization to Resume
War Department officials rescinded a mobilization hold on national guard units at the border to keep troops ready for a potential nationwide railway strike. The order was sent by telegraph to commanders and demobilization is expected to resume at local camps. Mr Baker stated demobilization would not be halted again unless unforeseen developments occur, and no plan to keep guardsmen under arms due to Germany’s actions exists.
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War Department
National Guard
Department
Baker
Germany
Allied Bazaar Success in Baltimore Raises Substantial Funds
The Allied Bazaar in Baltimore closed as a major success with nearly 100000 admission tickets sold. Net proceeds for wounded soldiers widows and orphans of the Allied nations are expected to reach about 125000. Goods unsold will be disposed of by the organizing ladies. Attendees included Washington diplomats and government officials including ambassadors of the major Allied powers.
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Baltimore
Washington
AttractAions and Reviews From Washington Theaters
A sprawling review roundup covers Nazimova in Ception Shoals at Belasco and Follies of 1907 at the National, with praise for Nem Nazimova and supporting players. It notes the Washington spell of stage and screen offerings, including Maria to theatre fare, vaudeville, photoplays, and notable performances by Bert Williams, Fanny Brice, Ann Pennington, Will Rogers, and Misa Ryan, along with cinema features Sapho and The Secret of Eve. The piece juxtaposes lofty dramatic verdicts with lighter entertainment, highlighting lavish productions and a steady stream of new shows in the capital.
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Belasco
Alla Nazimova
Eve
Ception Shoals
Wnaz
Mota
Nora
Hedda
Nazimova
Ibsen
Maeterlinck
Sudermann
Ipsen
Austin Adams
Job
Blake
Charles Bryant
Poige
Edith Luckett
Maude
John Elisa
Henry Harmon
Smoot
Miss Luckett
Washington
Ziegfeld
Rapleys Theater
Phantasy
Forum
Rome
Gotham
Bernard Granville
Don Barclay
Sam B Hardy
Allyn King
Ina Claire
Norman Blume
Ann Pennington
Othello
Bert Williams
Mona
Nile
Mr Granville
Jong
Messrs
Barclay and
Williams
William Cields
Hawaii
Granville
Lallypoosa
Mr Field
Mr. Hardy
Field
Fifth Avenue
Will Rogers
Fanny Brice
Emma Haig
Mae Carmen
Gladys Feldman
Carl Randall
George W. Hobart
Gene Buck
Louis A. Hirsch
Jerome D. Kern
David Stamper
Irving Berlin
Keith's
J J Morton
Acta
Morton
Rials
Frank Parish
Vera
Bessie Knox
Blanche Lyons
Max Cooper
Irene Ricardo
Misa Ryan
Dion Titheradge
William Roselie
Songeis
Delhi
St Denis
Vanda Hoff
Ruth St Denis
Vernon Castle
Rich Man Poor Man and Stage Revels at Gayety and Crandall’s
A mixed program features the melodramatic Rich Man Poor Man with Florence Rittenhouse and Howard Lang, plus a lively Gayety Theater canal boat ismusical comedy with Sam Iowe and Ethel Hall, and the photoplay A Girl’s Folly at Crandall’s detailing a country girl’s quest for fame and a bleak reality.
Crandall's Savoy The Price She Paid film review
The Price She Paid a motion picture adaptation of David Graham Phillips novel highlights Clara Kimball Young as Mildren Gower in a tale of wealth, age gaps, and loveless marriage. Supporting players David Powell Cecil Fletcher Snits Edwards Louise Beaudet Alan Hale and others deliver strong work as the drama unfolds from prosperity to penniless consequence. The narrative follows a girl raised in luxury who must confront her costly partnership after her father’s death and a pivotal stranger who prompts self revelation.
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Crandall's
Thera
Giris
Mary Baker
Donna Kenyon
Robert Warwick
Photoplay
John Hines
June Elvidge
Chester Barnett
Jane Adair
David Graham Phillips
Crandalls Savoy
Clara Kimball Young
Mildren Gower
David Powell
Cecil Fletcher
Snits Edwards
Louise Beaudet
Alan Hale
W. J Butler
Benson Lee i
Under the Influence of a New Interest Drama Climax
A young woman reshapes her life amid a growing fascination with a new love. The story builds to a powerful unusual climax, supported by excellent photography and convincingly rendered interior and exterior settings.
French Gains and German Front Retreat Details
Reported gains by French forces in Champagne and Meuse sectors accompany German claims of a wider evacuation on the Arras to Alane River front. Berlin says trenches and villages were destroyed to deny the enemy, with hundreds of French prisoners taken and eight officers among captives. Disturbing exchange of artillery and counterattacks cited along Verdun, Malancourt Wood, and Dead Man Hill fronts.
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Champagne
Butte du Mesnil
Auberive
Meuse
Sie
Noordachoote
Het Saa
Steenstraste
Berlin
Sayville
Arras
Alane
War Office
Saveral Hnee
Verdun
Alene
Artola
Malancourt Wood
Dead Man Hill
Ameaterdam
Handelablad
Navo “Ly
New Pythian Temple L Martin to Be Built in Alexandria
The New Pythian Temple Association named W L Martin as contractor to remodel the former J Idorado House at 319 Cameron into a Rathbone Memorial Temple to honor Justus Rathbone. The plan includes reorganizing the Knights of Pythias uniformed rank and forming a Pythian Sister temple. Also notes four divorces granted in circuit court for desertion, with several local officials listed among court matters.
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Justus Rathbone
Washington Post Burfat
King Street
Alcaardrian Oriental Lodge
Kinglte of Pythilas
Wagar Land
Tempirs Tie
Cameron Sites
J Idorado House
Martin
Thia
Feader
Man Searn
Alexandria
Rathbone
Stepa
Knights of
Iothing
Taoce
Sollere
Lillian Jonea Bushhyla
Boote Buehholz
Corporation
Ort
Judge Teouls
Harles Bertha Stooa
Joseph Tl Stone
Margaret Ilel
Sara
William P Flarriayn
Chinese Men Fined for Conspiracy to Defraud U S
Lee Yuen and Lee Jin Quong pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States in District Supreme Court. Each was fined 250 dollars by Justice Gould after their admission of guilt. They allegedly falsified statements about Yuen’s residence and occupation to gain travel rights.
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Lee Yuen
Tee Guey Non
Lee Jin Quong
Lee Yung Doa
Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
United States
McKee
Yuen
New Trial Granted for Doomed Boy in Death Penalty Case
Philadelphia reports a new trial ruling for 17 year old Teffersor County boy Tenest Haines after his execution was postponed. Gov Brambaukgh granted a fresh trial as the case moved through the Supreme Court. Haines was convicted of murder in the killing of his father Mottern. The earlier death sentence had been set for February 14 with an appeal pending. The court ordered a stay and a new proceeding to determine his fate.
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Philadelphia
Haines
Teffersor County
Supreme Court
Wis
Iunday
Taxicab Collision Injures Child. Driver Charged
A taxi accident on a Northeast street injured a ten year old boy and a minor, with the driver charged after the vehicle overturned on Glendale Road. The injured were taken to Casualt Hospital. Police reported the vehicle sustained extensive damage and the incident involved a July 14 date.
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Wiliam
Hi Street
Taasnai
Lardine
Glesboro Road
Mynor
Colling
Hookworm Attacks Troops At Camp Wilein Heise
San Antonio March 19 infection spreads among three southern troops stationed at Camp Wilein Heise. Authorities report the disease now under control and measures to combat it have been implemented.
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San Antoni Tex
Camp
Wilein Heise
Herole
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Tifty
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Ruth Curtis
Hearst-Pathe News
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Harriet Ford
Jack Pickford
Ernest Truex
Eive
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Mme. Petrova
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Hagar
Eve Brandon
Pather
Mother Eve
Jessons
Lois Meredith
Willam Conkling
Marguerite Nichols
Frank Mayo
Viola Dana
Strand
Strand Theater
Tom Moore
Traction
Wilfred Lucas
Lucas
Carmel Myers
Teweethaart
Enid Bennett
Thomas H Ince
Roy Somerville
Dorothy Gish
Poli
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Maximilian Foster
Bob
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Wask Roilers
She Failais
A. Lisner
G Street
Hygen
American Water Power Ching
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Bellar
Union Hardware Co
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Boft
Clether
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Mapleson
Kath
Florence Rittenhouse
Howard Lang
Hammond Peatley
William P. Carleton
Bernard Thornton
Frrancia Williams
Helen Hayas Brown
Florence Gerald
Loulas Farnum
Ralph Remsey
Hardie Meakin
Gayety
Sam Iowe
Jolio
Gayety Theater
Sammy
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Cammedore Flimsky
Ethel Hall
Mr. Howe
Dixie
Dee Loretta
Eva Mull
Harry Bowen
Tony Cortelli
Crandall
Savoy
Pythian
Alexandria Knights
Cameron Street
L. Martin
Payne Street
M A Brenner
Acsatou
William Smith
Massstar
Willian
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Anna Slaughter
Richmond Penitentiary
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Brambaugh
Ernest Haines
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